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I desire to place on record my appreciation of the devoted and zealous services rendered by tlie Assistant Public Trustees, the Controlling Officers, the staff as a whole, and the Office Agents throughout the Dominion. By their unremitting attention to the duties entrusted to them they have in a large measure contributed to the growth of business and the success of the Office operations. Cordial thanks are also due to the members of the Investment Board for the assistance which they have given throughout the year in the consideration of applications for loans from the Office funds. I have, &c., J. W. Macdonald, Public Trustee. The'[Right Hon. the Prime Minister.

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